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  1. 2nd November 2011, 07:19 AM #1
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    This is a proof of concept pen, designed on the fly, and is a little rough around the edges. I think it is the first feathered pen done in the kitless format. Now that I know it is doable I can work on the shape and perfect the how. I took advantage of my girlfriend's (Marla) expertise and had her take care of feathering. What do you think of it?
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    awsome stuff pete,your very lucky to have those feathers so close to home.

    i reckon black in place of the turquoise would make for a stunning peice
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    Cool!, feathers look really great. Nicely done. Not sure about the colour of the rest of the pen, seems a little overpowering but that comes down to personal taste. Very good work.
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    Wow, nice work Pete.
    As the other guys said, I also think the turquoise is a bit overbearing for the feathers.
    But after seeing the colour combinations on some of the ladies at the horseraces yesterday, maybe its the way now .
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    The virgin sewer pipe was handy and free and that was the only reason I used it. Future pens will get made with materials that are more appropriate. I appreciate your views.

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    I am just amazed, very beautifully done, very skilful, Amos
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    Very well done I actually don't mind the colour combination.

    What size thread is used on the cap and bottom? Triple thread?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Shed View Post
    Very well done I actually don't mind the colour combination.

    What size thread is used on the cap and bottom? Triple thread?
    The cap to barrel thread is 14 x 0.8 mm triple start. I also have a 12 mm tripple too but haven't played with it yet because I was worried there wouldn't be enough meat left between the thread root of the 12 mm and the crests of the 3/8 x 24 UNF that I have been using for the section to barrel thread. I will look for some metric taps in the same size ranges with finer threads so that I can make slimmer pens. This one is 17.6 mm at the widest point approximately midway up the cap.

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    Thanks for that, I have the same triple start thread sets, must get cracking on that project!
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    Looking forward to your creations.

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    That's Cheating Fancy using Marla's expertise to do the feathers what about us poor people who are not lucky enough to have that bennifit

    Seriously though thats a very nice pen and it ha sbeen well done

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    Great stuff Pete if thats the protype then we will wowed with next ones






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    Amazing stuff, but the colour. Sorry I agree with most that it is a bit over powering. Very well done tho. Your creative juices are flowing with that one for sure.
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    Pete I think you have done a good job I like the colour. Are you looking at putting any clips on your next ones?
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